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Puradhana Vaneswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Pattukkottai in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva.
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Legend
According to popular legend, the spot was chosen by Shiva for meditation. Manmatha, the Hindu Cupid, tried to interrupt his meditation and was burnt to ashes. Manmatha was later revived at Thiruchittrambalam. The place is commemorated with the Yama Dharmaraja Temple.
Architecture
The presiding god is Shiva and his consort is Periyanayaki Ambal who has a shrine of her own. An idol of Ganesha is present in the shrine of Periyanayaki Ambal
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Puradhana Vaneswarar Temple Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA